Tottenham Hotspur are 90 minutes away from European glory, and a familiar foe awaits in Wednesday’s Europa League final.
It’s been 17 years since Spurs last got their hands on a trophy of relevance, and their journey to Bilbao has arrived amid the backdrop of a historically poor domestic season. The club’s Premier League woes means defeat in the Basque Country is a reality that many supporters can’t bear to imagine.
They’ve been hurt on numerous occasions since beating Chelsea in the 2008 Carling Cup final, but this one has the makings of irrevocable heartbreak should Manchester United triumph.
However, there’s reason to believe that this could be Spurs’ moment in the Spanish sun. It’s been a season for ending lengthy trophy droughts, from Crystal Palace to Bologna, and they’re facing a United team that, well, aren’t all that impressive.
Here’s how Ange Postecoglou could set his Spurs team up for the 2025 Europa League final.






